James Mott (New Jersey)
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James Mott (January 18, 1739 - October 18, 1823) was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born near Middletown, Monmouth County, he was educated by private teacher, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was captain in the Second Regiment of Monmouth County Militia in 1775. Mott was a member of the State house of assembly from 1776 to 1779, and State treasurer from 1783 to 1799. He was elected as a Republican to the Seventh and Eighth Congresses, serving from March 4, 1801 to March 3, 1805. He died on his farm near Middletown in 1823; interment was in Middletown Baptist Churchyard.
